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  Graphic: Genevive Oliver When you talk about players who truly defined the Pittsburgh Penguins, a name that isn't just on the list, but at the very top for so many fans is Marc-Andre Fleury. 'Flower,' as he was universally known, wasn't just a goaltender; he was a defining presence for over a decade, famous for his heart-stopping saves, that famous smile, and a sheer dedication that never wavered. His career wasn't just about stats; it was a remarkable journey from a highly anticipated first overall pick to a three-time Stanley Cup champion, a testament to his remarkable perseverance, unwavering development, and the deep, enduring connection he forged with Pittsburgh. The Budding Star: From First Pick to Full-Time Starter On draft day in 2003, when the Pittsburgh Penguins made the bold move of selecting Marc-Andre Fleury first overall - a rare and significant distinction for a goaltender - is when the excitement began. Only 18 years old, Fleury promptly made his N...
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The Senators defeat the Predators in overtime 4-3, 1/29/24

 




*Sorry for the lack of photos! Hoping to get permission eventually.*


   The Nashville Predators played against the Senators in Ottawa at the Canadian Tire Centre on Monday, January 29th. The Predators began with a 3-0 lead in the first period... the Senators caught up and made it a tied game in the second frame. It was a close win for either team as they ended up finishing in overtime - Ottawa getting the 4-3 win.


Predators lineup against the Senators:

Forsberg - O'Reilly - Nyquist

Novak - Glass - Evangelista

Trenin - Sissons - Gurianov

Smith - McCarron - Sherwood


Josi - Fabbro

McDonagh - Schenn

Lauzon - Carrier


Saros

Lankinen


Senators lineup against the Predators:

Tkachuk - Stutzle - Giroux

Joseph - Norris - Batherson

Kubalik - Pinto - Tarasenko

Greig - Chartier - Kelly


Chabot - Chychrun

Sanderson - Zub

Brannstrom - Bernard-Docker


Sogaard

Korpisalo


   Nashville opened the scoring - Michael McCarron gave the Predators the 1-0 lead with a one-timer. A dump-in by Roman Josi's shot bounced off the post behind the net and popped out into the slot, and McCarron was able to strike his seventh goal of the season. Philip Tomasino drove towards the net, getting the puck over Mads Sogaard's glove, and gave Nashville the 2-0 lead. Tipping in a shot from the point by Dante Fabbro, Yakov Trenin got his first goal in 17 games with a minute left and the Predators lead 3-0.


   The Senators start getting on the board... Drake Batherson scores the first goal for Ottawa. Batherson took a cross-crease pass coming from Brady Tkachuk and tucked the puck around Juuse Saros' left pad. Mathieu Joseph passed the puck to Tim Stutzle on the rush and beat Saros' glove side with a great wrist shot. After winning a puck battle off the face-off with 2:50 remaining in the middle frame, Brady Tkachuk gets one past Saros with a snap shot high blocker and ties it 3-3.


   The entire third period remained a 3-3 score... heading into overtime.


   Claude Giroux strikes from the goal line at 1:24 in overtime, wrapping up the game with a 4-3 win for Ottawa.



Notes:

- Claude Giroux scored his fifth career winner in games trailing by three or more goals... tied with Glenn Anderson for the most tallies in NHL history.

- Both Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk each had a goal and an assist

- Ottawa outshot Nashville 28-18 after the first period

- Mads Sogaard allowed three goals on 11 shots before getting replaced... Joonas Korpisalo made 18 saves for the Senators.

- Philip Tomasino had a goal and an assist

- Juuse Saros made 31 saves for the Predators



 


 

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